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Opening Statement H.E. Amb. Amma Twum-Amoah, AUC Commissioner for HHS at National Regulatory Agencies And Regional Economic Communities’ Coordinators Forum

DR. DELESE MIMI DARKO, DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF THE AFRICAN MEDICINES AGENCY,
DR. YOSSOUNON CHABI, CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN MEDICINES AGENCY GOVERNING BOARD,
HONOURABLE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD,
PROF. EMILE BIENVENU, DIRECTOR-GENERAL, RWANDA FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY,
HEADS OF NATIONAL REGULATORY AUTHORITIES,
REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMMUNITY COORDINATORS,
DISTINGUISHED PARTNERS,
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,

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January 29, 2026
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AUC Chairperson this afternoon met Mr. Zhang Huarong, Chairman of Huajian Group to explore AUC–Huajian cooperation in support of Africa’s industrialisation agenda

February 02, 2026
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this afternoon met Mr. Zhang Huarong, Chairman of Huajian Group to explore AUC–Huajian cooperation in support of Africa’s industrialisation agenda.

They discussed strengthening local value chains, skills development, & technology transfer, as well as opportunities in green industries to help advance job creation, sustainable growth, & Africa’s economic resilience.

AUC Chairperson this morning hosted the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper

February 02, 2026
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning hosted the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper @YvetteCooperMP at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa.

AU Media Fellowship Attracts Over 100,000 Applications, Advancing Pan-African Storytelling

January 29, 2026
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Africa’s media ecosystem is rich in talent and creativity, yet many journalists and content creators face limited opportunities to collaborate across borders or engage with continental development processes. The AU Media Fellowship (AUMF) responds to this challenge by strengthening capacity, fostering collaboration, and enabling African storytellers to shape the continent’s narrative from a pan-African perspective.

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African Union Commission Chairperson Appoints Special Envoy for Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC)

February 01, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed H.E. Ambassador Jainaba Jagne of the Republic of The Gambia as the African Union Special Envoy for Children Affected by Armed Conflict (CAAC).

In line with the decisions of the AU Peace and Security Council, this appointment underscores the Commission’s commitment to advancing the continental Child Rights Agenda in conflict and post-conflict contexts, and to strengthening advocacy, coordination, and accountability in addressing the grave violations against children in Africa.

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AUC Chairperson yesterday evening delivered a keynote address at the Ministerial Follow-Up Committee on the Implementation of Agenda2063

January 31, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, yesterday evening delivered a keynote address at the Ministerial Follow-Up Committee on the Implementation of #Agenda2063. He stressed that leadership transitions must go beyond ceremony & instead unlock renewed energy, urgency, & political commitment to deliver Agenda 2063.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission condemns the terrorist attacks in Niger and reaffirms the African Union’s solidarity

January 30, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission condemns the terrorist attacks in Niger and reaffirms the African Union’s solidarity

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African Union’s 51st Permanent Representatives’ Committee Session concludes

January 30, 2026
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The African Union’s Committee of Permanent Representatives (PRC) successfully concluded its 51st Ordinary Session today in Addis Ababa, following two weeks of intensive discussions aimed at advancing the continent’s Agenda 2063.

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